Competition · Online · Online / school-administered (US)

National Science League (NSL)

Grades 2–9
Moderate

About

The National Science League, run by the Continental Mathematics League since 1980, offers school-administered multiple-choice science contests spanning general, life, physical, and earth science plus biology, chemistry, and physics tracks aligned to NGSS standards. Each 35-minute contest can be given within a single class period, and schools self-administer, grade, and submit their top scores online for national results. Registration is priced per school team rather than per student.

What you can win

Medals and certificates for top individual and team scores

Who can apply

Grades: Grades 2–9
International students: Can't apply

The National Science League offers contests for specific grade levels, ranging from Grade 2 to Grade 9, as well as subject-specific contests like Biology, Chemistry, and Physics which typically correspond to high school grades.

What it takes

EssayNot needed
Recommendation lettersNot needed
InterviewNot needed
PortfolioNot needed

Details

Format: Online
Where: Online / school-administered (US)
How competitive: Moderate